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The effect of health beliefs and feelings of self efficacy on self management behavior of children with a chronic disease
(Elsevier, 1988-04)
This study is among the first to examine the value of chronically ill children's health beliefs, self-efficacy beliefs, experiences of hospitalization, and participation in a health education program in predicting ...
Social networks and social support in weight loss
(Elsevier, 1990-06)
In the research on weight control, there is currently a move away from use of artificial support groups to use of more naturally occurring support systems such as families and friends. While clients who are attempting to ...
Impact of a negative breast biopsy on subsequent breast self-examination practice
(Elsevier, 1989-10)
Women who practice breast-self examination (BSE) occasionally detect breast lumps that are ultimately biopsied and found to be benign. This research examined the impact of a negative breast biopsy on subsequent BSE practice. ...
Communication within low income families and the management of asthma
(Elsevier, 1990-04)
This study examines the effects of communication between low income urban parents and children about a chronic disease on the extent to which parent and child effectively manage the illness. Four asthma communication factors ...
Social networks and social support: living with chronic renal disease
(Elsevier, 1985-09)
Individuals with chronic renal disease who receive dialysis treatment are continually faced with major adjustments. These may include dealing with changes in work and economic status, social roles, activity levels, self-image, ...
Evaluation of a minimal-contact smoking cessation program in a health care setting
(Elsevier, 1985-12)
A controlled evaluation of a minimal-contact smoking cessation intervention was conducted with 213 inpatients and outpatients at a Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). The intervention had three components: Brief ...